2023 Cadillac XT5 Sport AWD Review and Off-Road Test

The 2023 Cadillac XT5 features advanced all-wheel drive with a dedicated off-road mode. Is it any good when the terrain gets tough? We check out all the features and then put it to the test at our Peninsula Off-Road Course!

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CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - XT5 Features
09:19 - Driving Review and 0-60 Test
13:54 - XT5 AWD Off-Road Tests

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[roundye]

I had one of these as a loaner... not gonna lie in person they are so much better then a video.. and the Bose in them when its upgraded is pretty amazing. 70K is a bit much for what that one is though.

[derbygirle]

I bought my sport with tech pkg for under 60k so you must be reviewing one with every possible thing.

I absolutely LOVVE MY XT5 sport. So nice a ride, great pickup, comfort, excellent sound system. Best cargo space and comfort ride (less bumpy than ANY of the others).

[bruceposch]

I bought the 23 Sport XT5 for the premium suspension and off road mode. I would have paid extra to get a vehicle without a screen. I am not cool.
I live on the worst roads in Northern Ontario and the off road suspension and AWD is very comfortable. I often drive several hours to visit the kids and my back and arse does not hurt anymore when I get there. The electric passenger seat is hard to find on other makes, but this has it. Getting older and it is harder to climb up into trucks and down into sedans...these seats are perfect to adjust to get into.
The V6 got 6.7 L/100 km on the last trip. ..that's 36 miles a US gallon for my American friends. I paid considerably less than 70, 000 US being the year old model and having some GM points to use up. Well, to be exact I paid $59, 000.
I love the lights situated on the front to look for moose in the ditches.
This is my first Caddy and my wife thought I was losing it because we always drive farm trucks.
I'd buy it again.

[TrailTape]

22:05 I really love how the reverse light is integrated into the design.

[Kiss__Kiss]

70k? 7.4 sec. 0-60? 310hp? Hmm. Yeah, I would rather use that 70k to buy an SQ5 or a Macan. Just me though.. With that being said, Ryan, glad you are unbiased. That's what makes your show/channel/videos, attract a wider audience. 👍 PS: Running Chickens!!! Popeye's would be Jealous!!! lol

[derbygirle]

I do love the blue exterior!! I bought the Argent Silver which is beautiful.

Your positive comments are light and the pickup is great. The 1.2 SECOND difference comparing to faster competitors is a ridiculous complaint imo. No one buys a Cadillac for sports/race car intensity. There are no rivals for the sweet comfy drive with the strong and elegant exterior and sweet (albeit simple) interior and smaller screen. The full package is the best combo if you like a reliable luxury ride.

[turbostatic]

I have a 2017 Xt5 premium luxury in black on black with Titanium accents. I LOVE it. Got it for $18, 000. 100, 000 miles. Drives like a dream. The interior is so sharp, everything flows. There are plenty of aftermarket upgrades you can get for all the infotainment complaints

[lynnhecht]

AWD/2WD etc. status display is above the Tach on the dash.

[bzetgmn]

I paid $57k Canadian for a 2022 premium luxury with most options and the Sport really only has design differences not mechanical. So I don't know how or why this Sport is 70K, this must be supply chain issue pricing. I got mine in the tail end of 2021 after I traded in a 2018 XT5 which was great but we wanted more options. At $57k it's a great vehicle, very reliable, and great in snow. I don't know why you'd try to take it off road, it's not meant for that obviously. And with stock all seasons on it, not even worth the test, those tires have no off road traction. If the price has gone up that much I agree, I'd consider other SUVs with more updated screens and such. But I'm more than happy with my Prem Lux, looks great, very comfortable, and very reliable.

[Probot]

If this car is 70k then the A6 Allroad and the E-All Terrain are real steals for the money at 80k :D

[shoelover.]

I definitely love the XT5 Sport, but not this reviewer! The things he is whining about is due to Cadillac not updating the XT5 because 2024 or 25 will be the last models offered before Cadillac discontinues it. It wouldn't make any sense to design a brand new dashboard to only be used for a handful of model years. It does suck that it's not like the new Escalade with it's huge 38" display.

[mtbrdude]

It wasn't putting any power to the back right wheel at that one rock. The engine makes all the power you'd need, but it just can't get it to the wheel. The rear right wheel wasn't even spinning, not even once, so the tires were not the issue here.

[rightlanehog]

Ryan, For a CUV of this size and price, the lack of rear headroom is an absolute scandal. How can the HR-V offer more rear seat space than a $70, 000 crossover?🤨 Since we are so close to Christmas, I will throw in a charitably positive comment about the manual transmissions in Cadillac's Blackwing sedans 😁

[raybattiston]

I purchased a 74K sticker price (Candian) XT5 Platinum with 14, 000 km and 8 months old, in Jan 2018, previously a GM Exec model, for $57, 000 CAD. There's no way in hell I would drive it "off road", and yes it does have AWD. From what I can see the new models up to and including 2023 have had some rather minor changes, although you can now get Night Vision as an option. Since 2024 models seem to the last ones for the XT5, I can understand why GM did not want to engineer some major dash, infotainment screens.Mine has a few more options over the Platinum model to get to that high sticker price. It operates very well in snow conditions with winter tires and AWD switched on. For driver/passenger comfort, size does matter. I'm not 6 feet, however if you are, longer in your legs, then back, the driving seat should fit you. If you are taller in your back, like my son, it will not be comfortable. I find the back seating, on the rare occasion when I am the passenger, is quite comfortable for me. You can actually get three adults in the rear seat, assuming are not 25 lbs or more and six feet or more. That being said it is really not a family car, unless the kids number 2 or less, and under age 15. It's a great commute car and with the V6 I get very good mileage on the highway. We do normally taker our 7 seater SUV on highway travel long trips. I'd buy a new XT5, I've that happy with my current one.

[tumbleweed]

I have a 2023 XT5 with upgraded V6 engine, premium luxury. Love it! Not 4WD but I don’t need that. You are right, those colors are ugly. Mine is Wilder Metalic with cirrus interior. Documentation does state that the 4WD will disengage with too much heat. Had a XRS previously and loved that too. My only dislike of the XT5 is that I would like bigger cup holders for the front!

[PTRAINBOY]

The back seat tilts back from more headroom

[alecmurray]

With the exception of the V products, diminishing returns is the name of the game for Cadillac. You could get the Chevy equivalent, get 90% of the features, and spend tens of thousands less. Cadillac needs to change!

[MariktheWolf]

night vision is something that should be on every car...along with HUD and led lights...BSM...ect

[Expressionistix]

Cadillac has finally achieved what I have in my 07 Acura MDX.

[NormandyFoye]

GM must be nuts. You can get much better for $70k